Dr. Earl Cheng's area of specialization is pediatric urology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. His residency was performed at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Clinical interests for Dr. Cheng include urologic (genitourinary) disorders. He is rated 2.5 stars out of 5 by his patients. Dr. Cheng accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, United Healthcare Plans, and United Healthcare EPO, as well as other insurance carriers. He has received the following distinction: Chicago Super Doctors. Dr. Cheng's hospital/clinic affiliations include Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is not accepting new patients at this time.

Dr. Elizabeth Yerkes' specialty is pediatric urology. Dr. Yerkes graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In her practice, she is particularly interested in neurogenic bladder and urodynamics (bladder function test). She accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, United Healthcare Plans, and United Healthcare HMO. Dr. Yerkes is professionally affiliated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She has an open panel.

Dr. Israel Berger is a physician who specializes in urology (urinary tract disease). After attending the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, Dr. Berger completed his residency training at Michael Reese Hospital. Clinical interests for Dr. Berger include bladder surgery, peyronie's disease (penile curvature), and erectile dysfunction (impotence). He is rated 2.5 stars out of 5 by his patients. Dr. Berger takes Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Berger (or staff) speaks Hebrew and Yiddish. His professional affiliations include Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS) and NorthShore University HealthSystem.

Dr. Jeffrey Norris is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist in Des Plaines, IL, Hoffman Estates, IL, and Buffalo Grove, IL. Dr. Norris's areas of clinical interest consist of female urologic disorders and da vinci surgery. He honors Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and more. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. Dr. Norris has received professional recognition including the following: Chicago Super Doctors and US News Top Doctor. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS).

Dr. Gordon Gluckman sees patients in Des Plaines, IL and Buffalo Grove, IL. His medical specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). He is rated highly by his patients. In Dr. Gluckman's practice, he is particularly interested in laparoscopic surgery and da vinci surgery. He takes several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna Medicare. His education and training includes medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). He has received the distinction of Chicago Super Doctors. Dr. Gluckman is professionally affiliated with Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS).

Dr. Randall Randazzo works as an urologist in Elk Grove Village, IL and Schaumburg, IL. He attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for residency. His clinical interests include prostate problems, cancer surgery, and microsurgery. Dr. Randazzo accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Aetna Medicare, and United Healthcare PPO, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS).

Dr. Max Maizels' medical specialty is pediatric surgery and urology (urinary tract disease). His hospital/clinic affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. His education and training includes medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine and residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Boston Medical Center. Dr. Maizels has received a 3.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, United Healthcare Plans, and United Healthcare HMO are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Maizels accepts. He has received the distinction of Chicago Super Doctors.

Dr. Daniel Piazza is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). Clinical interests for Dr. Piazza include bladder surgery, prostate problems, and erectile dysfunction (impotence). He is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS). His education and training includes medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan and a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. Dr. Piazza is an in-network provider for Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. David Nellessen is a specialist in urology (urinary tract disease). He works in Arlington Heights, IL. These areas are among his clinical interests: bladder surgery, prostate problems, and erectile dysfunction (impotence). He is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS). Dr. Nellessen studied medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Nellessen's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. Patient ratings for Dr. Nellessen average 4.0 stars out of 5. He is in-network for Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, TRICARE, and more.

Dr. Narendra Narepalem sees patients in Des Plaines, IL, Hoffman Estates, IL, and Buffalo Grove, IL. His medical specialty is urology (urinary tract disease). Patient reviews placed Dr. Narepalem at an average of 3.5 stars out of 5. In his practice, he is particularly interested in cancer, kidney stones, and female urologic disorders. He honors Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. His education and training includes medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine and residency at Washington University Medical Center in St. Louis. He is professionally affiliated with Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS).

Dr. Scott Tiplitsky is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist. He is rated 4.0 stars out of 5 by his patients. Dr. Tiplitsky takes Blue Cross/Blue Shield, TRICARE, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, and more. He attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Tiplitsky is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS).

Dr. Michael Paik specializes in urology (urinary tract disease) and practices in Arlington Heights, IL. Dr. Paik has a special interest in da vinci surgery. He accepts Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, TRICARE, and more. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Paik trained at a hospital affiliated with Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Paik's hospital/clinic affiliations include Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS) and Adventist GlenOaks Hospital.

Dr. Helen Ahn specializes in urology (urinary tract disease) and practices in Arlington Heights, IL. The average patient rating for Dr. Ahn is 3.5 stars out of 5. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Coventry. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. She is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS) and Adventist GlenOaks Hospital.

Dr. James Kim is an urology (urinary tract disease) specialist. Areas of expertise for Dr. Kim include bladder cancer, partial nephrectomy, and radical cystectomy. Dr. Kim's professional affiliations include Alexian Brothers Health System (ABHS) and Adventist GlenOaks Hospital. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 3.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Kim takes Aetna EPO, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Coventry, and more.

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What is Urology?

The specialty of urology focuses on the structures of the body that produce urine and remove it from the body, such as the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Since related structures in men are responsible for both reproduction and the transportation of urine, urologists specialize in men’s sexual health in addition to disorders of the urinary tract. Urologists treat both men and women, as well as patients ranging in age from newborn to elderly.

Certain urologic conditions are specific to male or female patients. Women are especially prone to stress incontinence, recurrent urinary tract infections, interstitial cystitis (a condition causing pain in the bladder), and urethral diverticuli (a structural issue where a small pouch develops from the urethra into the vagina). Some of these conditions may be adequately treated by a gynecologist, but patients may prefer to see a urologist because of their expertise in the urinary tract system. As for men, male infertility and sexual problems can be treated by a urologist. For example, urologists treat erectile dysfunction with medications or prosthetics. They may also perform surgeries such as vasectomies or vasectomy reversals.

Some other conditions that urologists treat include:

Kidney stones, which are mineral deposits that can form anywhere in the urinary tract. The stones can be quite painful, and some large stones may be impossible to expel naturally. Fortunately, kidney stone treatments have advanced quite a bit in recent years, and a urologist may recommend a procedure such as shockwave lithotripsy (where sound waves are used to break down the stones), or percutaneous extraction (where telescopic tools are inserted through tiny incisions in the back to remove the stones). There can be some pain associated with these treatments, but they are far less invasive than the older methods of removal.

Urinary tract infections, which are extremely common. However, if they happen over and over again, there may be an underlying problem within the urinary tract.

Congenital abnormalities, which refers to problems that are present at birth. Congenital abnormalities affect the genitourinary tract more often than any other system of the body, and they range from mild to severe in appearance and effect. The most common abnormality (in male infants) is cryptorchidism, where a testicle does not descend from the body down into the scrotum. Another common problem is hypospadias, where the opening of the urethra appears on the underside of the penis.

Renal disease, which is the loss of kidney function. For patients with renal disease, their urologist may be their primary surgeon or a coordinating member of their care team.

Tumors and malignancies, which are especially common in the case of prostate cancer. Urologists are most often consultants to oncologists in these cases.

The American Urological Association recognizes seven subspecialties of urology:

Pediatric Urology, the treatment of genitourinary tract disorders in children and infants

Urologic Oncology, the treatment of cancers within the genitourinary tract

Renal Transplantation, the treatment of severe kidney disease by replacing a non-functioning kidney with a donor kidney

Male Infertility, the treatment of infertility due to problems with sperm, semen, or male sexuality

Calculi, the treatment of kidney stones

Female Urology, the care of women’s urinary health

Neurourology, the treatment of urinary disorders caused by problems with the nervous system. For example, certain voiding disorders happen when the bladder does not receive signals appropriately, and erectile dysfunction is sometimes due to nerve loss.

Urinary and sexual problems can be especially distressing for many people. Fortunately, urologists are experts at managing these health conditions.